We are very excited to host an education workshop on AI for Genomic Research: From Genomic Language Models to Agentic Workflows at @mcgill.ca right after #IGES2026! Whether you are planning to attend our annual meeting or not, this is an essential workshop you won't want to miss.

⌛⌛⌛ Last chance to take advantage of early bird pricing! Register by Friday, July 24 to lock in our lowest rates for #IGES2026. Registration includes full access to all platform and poster sessions, the awards banquet, our business meeting, and complimentary lunches and refreshments.

International Genetic Epidemiology Society@geneticepi.bsky.social · 3w ago

Early bird rates for #IGES2026 end on July 24. Register today to secure your spot at the premier gathering for experts in genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics! 👉 www.geneticepi.org/register

Early bird rates for #IGES2026 end on July 24. Register today to secure your spot at the premier gathering for experts in genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics! 👉 www.geneticepi.org/register

If you are attending #IGES2026, it's time to get your limited-edition T-shirt or hoodie! ➡️www.bonfire.com/store/iges/ IGES is a nonprofit organization. 100% of the proceeds will go toward promoting & supporting research on the genetic basis of complex diseases/traits & their risk factors.

International Genetic Epidemiology Society@geneticepi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We have new merch! Get your limited-edition #IGES2026 T-shirt or hoodie here: www.bonfire.com/store/iges/ IGES is a nonprofit organization, so 100% of the proceeds will go toward our mission of promoting and supporting the study of genetic epidemiology.

We're excited to have an incredible lineup of invited speakers at #IGES2026 this fall! Josée Dupuis, @mikeinouye.bsky.social, Sriram Sankararaman, and @sashagusevposts.bsky.social will present on cutting-edge topics in complex disease genetics, from multi-omics integration to biobank-scale methods.

Last call for abstracts! Submit your research today to be considered for a platform, flash talk, or poster presentation at the 35th IGES Annual Meeting. There are no submission fees and the form only takes a few minutes to complete. iges.memberclicks.net/submit-your-...

IGES is my favorite scientific conference. It has a small, intimate feel and remains focused on genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics, which makes networking easy and puts your research in front of an enthusiastic audience. I'm going again and hope to see many of you there!

International Genetic Epidemiology Society@geneticepi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Why submit an abstract to #IGES2026? • Contribute to leadership, innovation, and excellence in research. • Elevate awareness of your work and its impact. • Expand your professional network and connect with global experts in genetic epidemiology. Submit your best work now ➡️ www.geneticepi.org

Why submit an abstract to #IGES2026? • Contribute to leadership, innovation, and excellence in research. • Elevate awareness of your work and its impact. • Expand your professional network and connect with global experts in genetic epidemiology. Submit your best work now ➡️ www.geneticepi.org

We have new merch! Get your limited-edition #IGES2026 T-shirt or hoodie here: www.bonfire.com/store/iges/ IGES is a nonprofit organization, so 100% of the proceeds will go toward our mission of promoting and supporting the study of genetic epidemiology.

🚨🚨 Only ten days left! 🚨🚨 Our May 30 deadline is approaching fast! Submit your abstract here: www.geneticepi.org/submit-your-...

Don't miss #IGES2026, your opportunity to engage with thought leaders, share your research, and contribute to the growing field of genetic epidemiology! Abstracts are due by May 30.

⏳⏳⏳ Less than one month left!! Abstracts for #IGES2026 are due by May 30. Don't delay, submit your best work today! www.geneticepi.org/submit-your-...

We are restarting the Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW) series, but we need your help! At GAW, teams of researchers work together on a common dataset to tackle problems in 🧬 around a given theme. If you have ideas for GAW 2027, please share them with us! 👉 www.geneticepi.org/index.php?op...

For our April journal club, @ozvanbocher.bsky.social will present on "Making the most of whole-genome sequencing data for rare variant association tests." This is another talk you won't want to miss! 📅 Friday, April 10 ⏰ 8 am (PDT), 11 am (EDT), 5 pm (CEST) 🔗 iges.memberclicks.net/assets/IGES_...

Make plans to join us for the 2026 IGES Annual Meeting this October in beautiful Estérel, Quebec! Abstract submission is already open, and we are busy planning a packed program with exciting keynote presentations, an educational workshop on emerging methods in genetics, and much more. #IGES2026

I’m honored and excited to join the Board of Directors! IGES is home to such a vibrant and welcoming scientific community, I look forward to helping it continue to thrive! 💟🧬 Join us for IGES 2026 in beautiful Estérel, QC 🍁 Abstract submission is open until May 30 www.geneticepi.org/2026-annual-...

International Genetic Epidemiology Society@geneticepi.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Congratulations to the winners of this year's IGES leadership elections! 🎉🎉🎉 • President Elect: Elizabeth Blue • Treasurer: Cheryl Cropp • Board of Directors: @lindakachuri.bsky.social and @burcudarst.bsky.social

Congratulations to the winners of this year's IGES leadership elections! 🎉🎉🎉 • President Elect: Elizabeth Blue • Treasurer: Cheryl Cropp • Board of Directors: @lindakachuri.bsky.social and @burcudarst.bsky.social

🚨 Happening TOMORROW! Diptavo Dutta will present joint sparse canonical correlation analysis (jsCCA), demonstrating how multiple data modalities can be linked to identify interpretable molecular modules associated with cancer. Learn more and register here: iges.memberclicks.net/assets/Invit...

Don't miss Friday's journal club! Diptavo Dutta will present on jsCCA, a pipeline for integrating high-dimensional multi-omics data with clinical outcomes. ⏰ 8 am (PST), 11 am (EST), 5 pm (CET) on March 6 📍 Zoom 🔗 iges.memberclicks.net/assets/Invit... (This talk was rescheduled from December.)

🚨 Happening TODAY! Mateus Gouveia will present his study of over 230,000 whole genomes from All of Us, showing the important implications of subcontinental genetic ancestry for biomedical research. Registration is free and open to all: iges.memberclicks.net/assets/Invit...

Join IGES for our next two journal clubs! Register here: www.geneticepi.org?id=255 🗺️ On 2/23, Mateus Gouveia will show how race and ethnicity align with continuous, rather than discrete, genetic variation. 🧮 On 3/6, Diptavo Dutta will introduce joint sparse canonical correlation analysis (jsCCA).

The January 2026 IGES newsletter is now available! Check it out for the latest news from the International Genetic Epidemiology Society, including information about our upcoming journal club and important updates from our committees. www.geneticepi.org/newsletters

Are you still deciding whether to join IGES or renew your membership? Let us remind you of the many benefits: 💰 Greatly reduced conference registration fees 📚 Online access to the Genetic Epidemiology journal 🗳️ Election ballots 📰 Membership news 🧑‍💻 A member portal to connect with your peers

Have you renewed your IGES membership for 2026? Take advantage of our early bird rates by renewing your membership before February 1st! Use the discount code "2026EarlyRate" when you check out.

Happening this Friday! Our next journal club will introduce joint sparse canonical correlation analysis (jsCCA), a multistage method that integrates multi-omics data (CNA, methylation, expression) with clinical outcomes to identify interpretable, outcome-associated molecular modules in cancer.

International Genetic Epidemiology Society@geneticepi.bsky.social · 8mo ago

In our last journal club of the year, Diptavo Dutta will present his jsCCA method for integrating multi-omic data with clinical outcomes. 📅 Dec. 19, 2025 ⏰ 11 am (EST), 8 am (PST), 5 pm (CET) 📍 Zoom 📄 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... Register here: msm-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

In our last journal club of the year, Diptavo Dutta will present his jsCCA method for integrating multi-omic data with clinical outcomes. 📅 Dec. 19, 2025 ⏰ 11 am (EST), 8 am (PST), 5 pm (CET) 📍 Zoom 📄 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... Register here: msm-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Identifying genes associated with disease outcomes using joint sparse canonical correlation analysis—An application in renal clear cell carcinoma

Somatic changes like copy number aberrations (CNAs) and epigenetic alterations like methylation have pivotal effects on disease outcomes and prognosis in cancer, by regulating gene expressions, that ...

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Are you looking for a collaborative international community of leaders in genetics, epidemiology, statistics, biology, and related biomedical disciplines? Then it's a great time to join IGES! Sign up by January 31 using the code 2026EarlyRate to unlock full membership benefits at our lowest price.

Do you want to help us restart the Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW) series? Then fill out the form below! For an example of what past GAWs were like, see this article in Genetic Epidemiology, our society's official journal: doi.org/10.1002/gepi...

Genetic Analysis Workshop 16: introduction to workshop summaries

Genetic Analysis Workshop 16 (GAW16) was held on September 17–20, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. The focus of GAW16 was on methods and challenges in analysis of single-nucleotide polymorphism data from...

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International Genetic Epidemiology Society@geneticepi.bsky.social · 9mo ago

It was great seeing many of you at #ASHG25! Based on the discussions at our IGES meetup, we are considering reviving the Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW) series. If you are possibly interested in helping out, fill out this form and we will get in touch: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It was great seeing many of you at #ASHG25! Based on the discussions at our IGES meetup, we are considering reviving the Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW) series. If you are possibly interested in helping out, fill out this form and we will get in touch: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

GAW (Genetic Analysis Workshop) Revival Interest Form

If you are interested in helping to renew the Genetic Analysis Workshops, please provide your contact information below. We will follow up with more information soon.

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We are pleased to provide two great opportunities to connect with the IGES community during next week's #ASHG25 conference! 👇